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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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A low-guilt sweet treat that my hippie mother made all the time. So good, most people don't guess they're not terrible for you. Ingredients:
2 cups chopped dates |
1 tablespoon vanilla |
2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple (about 1 can) |
1 cup whole wheat flour |
1 cup coconut |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
3 cups rolled oats |
1 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup brown sugar |
1/4 cup oil |
Directions:
1. Combine filling ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to low boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Continue to stir/cook until mixture reaches a thick consistency and the dates have absorbed the juice.
2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Then, in a medium-large bowl, combine ingredients for the crust. Once mixed fully, it will be crumbly, but slightly sticky.
4. Press about half of the crust mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Top with the filling, then crumble the remainder of the crust mixture atop the filling.
5. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly before cutting.
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